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Maison Tavel

6 Rue du Puits-St-Pierre, Geneva 1204, Switzerland
+41 22 418 37 00
Ranked #13 of 39 attractions in Geneva
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites
Description: This historic building, the foundations of which date back to the 12th century, houses a museum that documents the history of the city.
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Exeter, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Obviously the relief map of Geneva scores, but the whole thing is so beautifully low key. There's no pretension to "fine art"; this is just how (fairly well off) people lived. I loved the domesticity More

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Paris, France
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I like the museum nice items inside and we startes by a video explaining the city I didn't like the mens in the front door they didn't told us bye and we forgot our luggage they didn't even notice they didn't care More

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Athens, Greece
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Beautiful oldest geneva house, nice collection of antiques, extraordinary miniature model of Geneva (it took them 18 years to finish it!). In the same room where the model is, there is also a small nostaligic collection of old b/w photographs of everyday life in the city. Very touching... More

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Switzerland
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Most important FREE, climb to the last floor to view a wonderful model of Geneva as it used to be More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

There is not only a beautiful model of the City of Geneva when it still had its wall to protect it from invaders, it also provides a great history of the City. More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

This is a fascinating, originally 12th century, grand family house in the old tow area of Geneva that has been transformed into a museum of Geneva's domestic history. Don't expect to see loads of original fully-furnished rooms, though there are a few, this is a museum that tells how people lived in Geneva in the past. There are some great... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Just visiting the house itself is a lovely two hour distraction. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

This house, located in the heart of the Ancient city of Geneva, is the oldest one in town. There isn't much to see, but it's well worth the trip if you're passing close to it ! More

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See 11 more reviews by Antoine I for Geneva
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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The building dates back to the 14th century and is regarded as the oldest existing house in Geneva. Its located in the old town and the name makes it sound like a travel agency than a museum. In fact it was rather hard to find and looked rather anonymous to us until we entered. Entry is fee and on the... More

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arizona
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2011

This museum is housed in the oldest home in Switzerland. Start on the top floor and work your way down. It has something for everybody. 1850 model of Geneva, armor, furnishings from the historic eras when home was built, part of a French guillotine, and a nice view of Lake Geneva from upstairs to boot. Written guides in numerous languages... More

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